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M1.8 Depth: 10.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Marathos, Thessaly (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 04:12:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2026 at 04:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Marathos, Thessaly (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
10.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 04:12:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Thessaly
City
Marathos
County
Karditsa Regional Unit
Village
Marathos
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.25919, 21.41556
Temperature
21.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.1 km
Shallow
10.1 km
10.1 km — shallower than the regional average (14.7 km)
Regional average: 14.7 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 247 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 389 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 469 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 472 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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